NPCA’s Writing on National Parks

• Press Release New Virtual Workshop Connects University Science Students With Policy to Support Indiana Dunes National Park Nov 2020 Today's young scientists are at the forefront of informing policy that will protect Indiana Dunes and all of our national treasures. 
• Press Release National Parks Conservation Association Announces David Lamfrom as Vice President of Regional Programs Nov 2020 Lamfrom will bring focus on community, movement building, and inclusive campaigns to forefront as NPCA’s new Vice President
• Blog Post From Guantanamo to Glacier: A Story of Love and Yoga Nov 2020 | By Abby Rosmarin New video series features yoga instructors who have served in our armed forces, filmed at some of our most beautiful parks.
• Press Release President-Elect Biden to Prioritize Conservation and Climate Change, Benefitting National Parks Across the Country Nov 2020 "Together, we can make a real difference for our communities, our parks and our environment." - Theresa Pierno
• Blog Post What's Next for Parks? Nov 2020 | By Theresa Pierno The work to protect our public lands doesn’t stop as the ballots are counted. Here’s what NPCA staff are focused on as we sort through the post-election landscape.
• Press Release Gray Wolves Stripped of Federal Protections Oct 2020 Removing protections for gray wolves amid a global extinction crisis is short-sighted and dangerous to America’s conservation legacy
• Press Release EPA and State Regulators Slash Plan to Limit Coal Pollution in Utah Oct 2020 Latest business-as-usual plan by EPA and Utah officials fails to limit haze-causing emissions
• Policy Update Comments on Transparency in Science Rulemaking Oct 2020 NPCA submitted the following comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on the proposed supplemental rule regarding “transparency” in science
• Blog Post Prehistoric Sharks Discovered at Mammoth Cave, Among Other Scientific Surprises Oct 2020 | By Christa Cherava Paleontologists uncover remarkable findings at three separate park sites, with potential for more new discoveries
• Blog Post Honor Indigenous History at These 15 Parks Oct 2020 | By Nicolas Brulliard Gerard Baker, who served in the highest position for any Native American in National Park Service history, recommends 15 sites for visitors to learn about the extensive connections tribes have with the lands that make up today’s national parks.
• Blog Post The National Park That Inspired a Gaming Trend Oct 2020 | By Jennifer Errick Before Minecraft, Tetris or even Pac-Man existed, people played text-based computer games. The earliest such game, released in 1975, was inspired by a national park.
• Policy Update Letter on Training in Federal Government Oct 2020 NPCA, along with partners, submitted the following letter to congressional leadership in response to OMB circular M-20-34 and an Executive Order dated September 22, 2020.
• Blog Post Spooky, Beautiful Photos of Abandoned Park Towns Oct 2020 | By Jennifer Errick National parks preserve landscapes with centuries of history. Sometimes beauty is in the remnants of what is no longer there.
• Blog Post The Unsung Heroines of Stonewall Oct 2020 | By Cal Goodin More than half a century later, these bold women continue to inspire.
• Policy Update NPCA views on provisions of H. R. 5986 Sep 2020 NPCA shared the following position with the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of an anticipated hearing scheduled for October 1st, 2020. 
• Press Release Interior Must Resume Critically Needed Trainings to Keep Parks Safe Sep 2020 "This will have a chilling effect on staff who are facing discrimination, sexual harassment, and racial bias among other difficult situations."
• Policy Update NPCA Position on select legislation before the House Committee on Natural Resources Sep 2020 NPCA shared the following position with members ahead of a full committee legislative markup held by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources scheduled for September 30th, 2020. 
• Press Release National Park Climate Change Scientist Honored with Stephen T. Mather Award Sep 2020 “I have stood strongly and publicly for scientific integrity to communicate the science of human-caused climate change and solutions for the future." - Dr. Patrick Gonzalez
• Blog Post The Forgotten Boy at Carlsbad Caverns Sep 2020 | By Sergio Moncada One staff member reflects on how the stories of Latinos are told — or not told — and how we can do better at preserving this history.
• Blog Post Establishing the César E. Chávez National Monument Was Only the First Step Sep 2020 | By Ray Rast, Ph.D. There is more work to do to honor one of our country's most important civil rights and labor rights leaders and create a more inclusive park system for all.
• Policy Update NPCA position on amendments to H.R. 4447 Sep 2020 Ahead of anticpated votes, NPCA shared the following positions on amendments to H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act
• Press Release California Grants Joshua Tree Temporary Protections Sep 2020 The California Fish and Game Commission unanimously approved temporary California Endangered Species Act (CESA) protections today for western Joshua trees. 
• Policy Update Position on S. 4589, Endangered Species Act Amendments Sep 2020 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ahead of a hearing scheduled for September 23, 2020.
• Press Release US Navy analysis finds Growler jet noise in Olympic National Park exceeds 100 decibels Sep 2020 Navy's own analysis reveals that jet noise can be as loud as a handheld drill for visitors in the famously tranquil park, which is home to perhaps the quietest place in the United States

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